2021 Morrissey album "Bonfire of Teenagers" delayed due to controversy surrounding terror attack song.

Morrissey's album "Bonfire of Teenagers," completed in 2021, has faced release delays due to a controversial song referencing the 2017 Manchester Arena terror attack. Major labels in London have expressed concerns over potential backlash, particularly from The Guardian, with whom Morrissey has a contentious relationship. Despite featuring collaborations with artists like Iggy Pop and Flea, Miley Cyrus requested her part be removed. Morrissey asserts that the situation reflects a culture of self-censorship.

September 09, 2024
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